Future Breaches and Past Disasters: Volunteering with ITDRC
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ShmooCon XX (Final) · Day 1 · One Track Mind
In his ShmooCon talk, "Future Breaches and Past Disasters: Volunteering with ITDRC," speaker Impos73r (Ian Furr) provided a compelling look into the critical, often unsung, work of the **Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC)**. This volunteer-run non-profit bridges a vital gap in disaster response, deploying skilled IT professionals and essential equipment to communities grappling with the aftermath of natural calamities and, increasingly, cyber incidents. Furr, a dedicated **voluntech** and deputy director for ITDRC's Region 3, illuminated the organization's history, diverse operations, and the profound impact its volunteers have on restoring connectivity and hope.
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This session provides a candid look into the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC), a volunteer organization that deploys critical IT and network infrastructure into disaster zones. The speaker, a seasoned ITDRC volunteer, shares compelling field stories of improvising connectivity in challenging environments, from hurricane-ravaged Florida to providing WiFi for stranded sailors. While not a deep dive into offensive security, the talk highlights critical real-world application of technical skills and introduces ITDRC's nascent Cyber Incident Support Team, a vital initiative…